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Åland Islands visa on arrival

A Schengen visa may be issued at the border in exceptional circumstances. This is not a routine option for a planned holiday.

Ways to get a Åland Islands visa on arrival

  1. Exceptional single-entry Schengen border visa

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers who prove that unforeseeable, urgent circumstances prevented an advance application and who meet the regular visa requirements may qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 15 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    1. Explain the exceptional circumstances to the border authorities.
    2. Provide evidence of those circumstances and of meeting the regular visa requirements.

Who needs it

This route is for travellers who can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented them from applying in advance and who meet the regular visa requirements.

How to apply

  1. Present evidence at the border that unforeseeable, urgent circumstances prevented an advance application.
  2. Show that you meet the regular Schengen visa requirements.

What to bring

  • Evidence explaining why you could not apply in advance.
  • Documents showing that you meet the regular Schengen visa requirements.

Good to know

  • A border visa is issued only in exceptional cases.
  • If consultation with other Schengen authorities is required, issue at the border is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.
  • An airline may refuse boarding if you do not already have the required travel documents.
  • The death or sudden serious illness of a close relative or another close person can be an exceptional circumstance.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Åland Islands?

This route is for travellers who can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented them from applying in advance and who meet the regular visa requirements.

How long can I stay on a Åland Islands visa on arrival?

Up to 15 days.

How long is a Åland Islands visa on arrival valid?

Up to 15 days. Entries: Single entry..

What documents do I need for a Åland Islands visa on arrival?

Evidence explaining why you could not apply in advance.; Documents showing that you meet the regular Schengen visa requirements..

How do I apply for a Åland Islands visa on arrival?

1. 1. Present evidence at the border that unforeseeable, urgent circumstances prevented an advance application. 2. 2. Show that you meet the regular Schengen visa requirements.

What rules do I have to follow on a Åland Islands visa on arrival?

A border visa is issued only in exceptional cases. If consultation with other Schengen authorities is required, issue at the border is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Åland Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Åland Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Åland Islands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Åland Islands visa on arrival rules?

On Åland Islands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Åland Islands?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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